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most measurement microphones are designed to be used that way

Posted by: dloftis on 2008-11-21 10:56:07
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In Reply to: Indeed, although it would beg the question; why does the mic have to be pointing straight-up? posted by Rubberduckie on 2008-11-21 10:15:19

I couldn't tell you why

I've used 9 channel spectrum analyzers for setting up sound reinforcement / concert systems... and the (very expensive) microphones were supposed to point up.

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How-To guide: The proper way to run Audyssey setup routine on you receiver: - pierreb 2008-11-20 19:11:37 (45 views)

Re: D. Point the microphone at the ceiling. Imagine how much effective Audyssey would be if... - Rubberduckie 2008-11-20 19:54:08 (46 views)

You need one of these - TTinGables 2008-11-21 10:12:15 (27 views)

Heh-heh. Nice! - Rubberduckie 2008-11-21 10:14:14 (8 views)

And it's only $8K! Think of all the other uses: hatrack, lets you get in the HOV lane... - TTinGables 2008-11-21 10:37:15 (4 views)

RD, no offense but I think they know what they're doing better than you think. - pierreb 2008-11-20 21:20:58 (27 views)

Forgive my cynicism. It is a superb feature... - Rubberduckie 2008-11-21 10:13:26 (27 views)

perhaps if they followed the instructions above, the results might've improved, tho not a panacea. - pierreb 2008-11-21 11:14:39 (9 views)

there is nothing better then the human ear........ - BeeRock::Riding Red 2008-11-21 18:42:45 (12 views)

not all microphones are directional - dloftis 2008-11-20 19:59:49 (25 views)

Indeed, although it would beg the question; why does the mic have to be pointing straight-up? - Rubberduckie 2008-11-21 10:15:19 (8 views)

many high quality mics are designed to point straight up, but they pick up sound horizontally...look - Slave IV 2008-11-21 22:57:54 (10 views)

most measurement microphones are designed to be used that way - dloftis 2008-11-21 10:56:07 (14 views)

The differneces between cheap mic's and expensive ones can alarmingly huge.. - Rubberduckie 2008-11-21 12:41:08 (10 views)

microphones that deliver a "nice" sound vary widely - dloftis 2008-11-21 13:03:02 (13 views)

and measurement microphones <> recording microphones - pierreb 2008-11-20 21:12:19 (8 views)

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